The young people who join ATE as volunteers are known as Monitors. They work directly with the children on our residential holidays.
ATE’s programme of training has been developed over more than 50 years, and is highly regarded by all those who have experienced it. For many it is a life-changing and beneficial experience.
We think anybody would benefit from coming on our Monitor Training Course and working as volunteers. People who might gain most include:
- Young people who want a fun and rewarding experience over the summer
- College and University students looking for work experience, or building their CV
- Sixth formers who want to add to their University applications
- Anyone looking to take the first steps towards a career with children, including aspiring teachers, youth workers, and coaches
- People who want a fun way to gain their Duke of Edinburgh residential qualification.
As a Monitor you will lead a group of about 8 children, taking part in all of their activities: you will eat at their table, join in their games, put them to bed in the evening, and wake up with them in the morning.
Monitors are responsible for keeping their group happy, safe and cared for. You will get to know the children really well, and will become an older brother or sister figure to them. For many children, the relationship they develop with you will be the highlight of their holiday.
Benefits to self
We think anybody would benefit from coming on our Monitor Training Course and working as volunteers. People who might gain most include:
Young people who want a fun and rewarding experience over the summer
College and University students looking for work experience, or building their CV
Benefits to others
Monitors are responsible for keeping their group happy, safe and cared for. You will get to know the children really well, and will become an older brother or sister figure to them. For many children, the relationship they develop with you will be the highlight of their holiday.
Location
Multiple locations in the UK
Training available
Applicants must be at least 17 years old by the time the training course begins.
The training course is fully residential. No-one can be accepted for less than the full week. The week runs: Saturday 12th – Saturday 19th April at a centre near Ludlow, Shropshire.
Applicants must be available to work on one summer Superweek:
Week One: 3rd – 9th August 2025
Week Two: 10th – 16th August 2025
Week Three: 17th – 22nd August 2025
Hours per week
Residential
Transport details
Transport will be paid for by the organisation